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Vol. 133, No. 33 — August 14, 1999
GOVERNMENT NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part VI of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Permit No. 4543-2-04204 is approved.
1. Permittee: Lower North Shore Community Sea Food Cooperative, Harrington Harbour, Quebec.
2. Type of Permit: To dump or load fish offal.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 31, 1999, to August 30, 2000.
4. Loading Site(s): Harrington Harbour wharf, 50°29.80' N, 59°28.70' W (NAD27).
5. Dump Site(s): Within a 100 m radius of 50°29.70' N, 59°28.35' W (NAD27).
6. Route to Dump Site(s): Direct navigational route from the loading site to the dump site.
7. Equipment: Towed scow, barge or boat.
8. Method of Dumping: The wastes will be discharged directly into the sea within the perimeter indicated in condition 5.
9. Rate of Dumping: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to be Dumped: Not to exceed 400 tonnes.
11. Material to be Dumped: Wastes from fish, shellfish, crab and lobster processing.
12. Requirements and Restrictions: It is required that the Permittee report, in writing, to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection, Department of the Environment, Quebec Region, 105 McGill Street, 4th Floor, Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E7, at least 48 hours prior to the start of the first dumping operation to be conducted under this permit. A written report shall be submitted to the Regional Director, within 30 days of the expiry of the permit. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity and type of material disposed of pursuant to the permit, the equipment used and the dates on which the dumping and loading activities occurred.
It is required that the Permittee admit any inspector designated pursuant to subsection 99(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or ocean dumping referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.
A copy of this permit must, at all times, be kept aboard any vessel involved with the dumping operations.
The Permittee must complete the Registry of Ocean Dumping Operations as provided by the Department of the Environment. This registry must, at all times, be kept aboard any vessel involved with the dumping operations and be accessible to inspectors designated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
The ocean dumping referred to under this permit shall not be carried out without written authorization from the Permittee.
The barge or containers to transport the wastes must be covered in a manner to prevent access by gulls and other sea-birds.
The loading must be completed in a manner that ensures no material contaminates the marine environment, notably the harbour and adjacent beaches. The Permittee must also ensure that the loading sites are cleaned up and, if necessary, that spilled wastes are recovered.
M.-F. BÉRARD
Environmental Protection
Quebec Region
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Part VI of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Permit No. 4543-2-06017 is approved.
1. Permittee: Saint John Port Authority, Saint John, New Brunswick.
2. Type of Permit: To dump and load dredged material.
3. Term of Permit: Permit is valid from August 15, 1999, to March 31, 2000.
4. Loading Site(s): 45°16.00' N, 66°04.00' W, Saint John Harbour and Courtenay Bay.
5. Dump Site(s): Black Point: 45°12.45' N, 66°00.97' W (NAD83).
6. Route to Dump Site(s): Within the designated shipping channel and from the seaward end of the shipping channel directly to the disposal sites. Project vessels shall return from the disposal sites following the same route.
7. Equipment: Clamshell dredge and towed or self-propelled barges.
8. Method of Dumping: Dumping shall take place within 200 m of the dump site marker buoy.
9. Rate of Dumping: As required by normal operations.
10. Total Quantity to be Dumped: Not to exceed 76 000 m3 scow measure.
11. Material to be Dumped: Dredged material consisting of gravel, sand, silt and clay.
12. Requirements and Restrictions:
12.1. It is required that the Permittee notify in writing, by facsimile or electronic mail, Mr. Adrian MacDonald, Environmental Protection Branch, Department of the Environment, Atlantic Region, Queen Square, 16th Floor, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6, (902) 426-3897 (Facsimile), adrian. macdonald@ec.gc.ca (Electronic mail), at least 48 hours prior to each occasion that dredging equipment is mobilized to the loading site. The notification shall indicate the equipment to be used, contractor, contact for the contractor, and expected period of dredging.
12.2. A written report shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in 12.1., within 30 days of either the completion of the work or the expiry of the permit, whichever comes first. This report shall contain the following information: the quantity of material disposed of and the dates on which the loading and dumping activities occurred.
12.3. The fee prescribed by the Ocean Dumping Permit Fee Regulations (Site Monitoring) shall be paid by the Permittee in accordance with that regulation. Proof of payment of the remaining balance of $17,860 for the fee shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in 12.1., prior to December 23, 1999.
12.4. Procedures to accurately measure or estimate quantities of dredged material disposed of at each dump site shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in 12.1. The procedures shall be approved by Environment Canada prior to the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.5. It is required that the Permittee admit any inspector designated pursuant to subsection 99(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to any place, ship, aircraft, platform or anthropogenic structure directly related to the loading or ocean dumping referred to under this permit, at any reasonable time throughout the duration of this permit.
12.6. The Permittee shall notify in writing Mr. Brian Keating, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, P.O. Box 281, Sussex, New Brunswick E0E 1P0, (506) 432-5081 (Facsimile), at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the first loading operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.7. The Permittee shall notify the Fundy Traffic Centre, (506) 636-4696 (Telephone), prior to the commencement of the first dredging operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.8. A Vessel Tracking Plan designed to electronically monitor vessel traffic to and from the dump sites shall be submitted to Mr. Adrian MacDonald, identified in 12.1. The plan shall be approved by Environment Canada prior to the commencement of the first loading operation to be conducted under this permit.
12.9. The Permittee shall ensure that precautions are taken to prevent releases of hazardous materials from dredging and dumping equipment and that a contingency plan in case of spills is prepared prior to dredging.
12.10. The loading of dredged materials authorized by this permit is restricted to the following locations: Navy Island Terminal (Berth Nos. 1 and 2); Rodney Terminal (Rodney Marginal, Rodney Slip and Berth No. 3); Terminal 12 (Berth No. 12); Lower Cove Terminal (Lower Cove); and Courtenay Bay (Courtenay Bay Channel, Basin and Potash Terminal). The locations are described by the drawing "Dredging Quantities by Area" submitted in support of the permit application.
12.11. The loading and dumping of dredged materials authorized by this permit is restricted to the following time periods: August 15 to November 8, 1999, and December 21, 1999, to March 31, 2000.
12.12. Notwithstanding condition 12.10., any material originating in the "Restricted Area" of the Courtenay Bay Basin, identified in the drawing "Dredging Quantities by Area" submitted in support of the permit application, shall not be ocean-dumped.
12.13. A copy of this permit and documents referenced in this permit shall be available on site at all times when dredging operations are underway.
12.14. The dredging and ocean dumping authorized by this permit shall only be carried out by the Permittee or by any person with written approval from the Permittee.
K. G. HAMILTON
Environmental Protection
Atlantic Region
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
Notice Concerning the Assessment of the Priority Substance Acetaldehyde under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
Priority Substances Assessment Program
Under the Priority Substances List provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health are required to develop a list of substances that should be given priority for assessment to determine whether they are "toxic" or capable of becoming toxic as defined under section 11 of the Act. The responsibility for assessing priority substances is shared by Environment Canada and Health Canada. The purpose of the assessments is to determine if a substance is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration under conditions: (a) having or that may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment; or (b) constituting or that may constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends; or (c) constituting or that may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. Determining a substance to be CEPA "toxic" is therefore a function of its presence in the environment, the resulting exposure, and its inherent toxicity.
Draft Priority Substance Assessment Report for Acetaldehyde
Available scientific information covering the physical and chemical properties, environmental entry, fate, exposure, and toxicity of acetaldehyde has been reviewed. A draft report assessing whether or not acetaldehyde is "toxic" or is capable of becoming toxic as defined in section 11 of the CEPA has been prepared. The draft Assessment Report for acetaldehyde may be obtained from the Priority Substances List Public Comment Web Page (www.ec.gc.ca/cceb1/eng/public/index_e.html) or from the Inquiry Centre, Environment Canada, Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3, 1-800-668-6767.
Draft Assessment Report Summary for Acetaldehyde
In Canada, the major use of acetaldehyde is in the production of pentaerythritol for use in alkyd resin production, fatty acid esters (synthetic lubricants), rosin and tall oil esters, and other smaller-volume applications. The Canadian domestic demand for acetaldehyde was under 10 000 tonnes in 1996.
Acetaldehyde enters the Canadian environment from natural sources (including forest and brush fires), from human sources such as fuel combustion and industrial on-site releases, and through secondary formation as a result of the atmospheric oxidation of natural and anthropogenic organic compounds. Although there are no quantitative estimates of releases from natural and secondary sources in Canada, it is believed that these sources are very large. However, the highest concentrations measured in the environment are present near anthropogenic sources. Onroad motor vehicles are the largest human source of acetaldehyde emissions to the Canadian environment, releasing about 3 290 tonnes per year into the air. The amount of acetaldehyde estimated to have been released into the Canadian environment from industrial processes in 1996 was 478 tonnes.
When acetaldehyde is released to or formed in air, most will undergo various degradation processes in air, and a very small amount will move into water. When acetaldehyde is released into water, it degrades there and does not move into other media. Acetaldehyde does not persist in the environment, but its continuous release and formation result in chronic exposure of biota near sources of release or formation.
Extensive recent data are available on concentrations of acetaldehyde in urban, suburban and rural air in Canada, and data are available on concentrations in air at the largest industrial emitter of acetaldehyde in Canada. Limited data are available on concentrations in surface water in four rivers and in groundwater at the industrial site that is the largest single emitter of acetaldehyde. Environmental toxicity data are available for a range of terrestrial and aquatic organisms, although mostly only for acute exposure. Based on the highest concentrations measured in air and in surface water and groundwater in Canada and on the Estimated No-Effects Values derived from experimental data for terrestrial and aquatic biota, it is unlikely that organisms are exposed to harmful levels of acetaldehyde in the Canadian ambient environment.
Acetaldehyde is not involved in the depletion of stratospheric ozone or in climate change. Because of its photo-reactivity and its moderate concentrations in the air in Canadian cities, acetaldehyde plays a role, along with other reactive volatile organic chemicals in air, in the photochemical formation of ground-level ozone.
The focus of the human health assessment is airborne exposure. Based on short-term and long-term inhalation studies conducted in experimental animals, the upper respiratory tract is the principal target site for effects of inhaled acetaldehyde. In short-term studies, acetaldehyde causes degenerative non-neoplastic effects. Although it is genotoxic both in vitro and in vivo, tumours have been observed following inhalation only at concentrations that have produced significant cytotoxicity, and it is likely that both the genotoxicity and irritancy of acetaldehyde play a role in its carcinogenicity.
Therefore, a Tolerable Concentration (based on a Benchmark Concentration or an Effect Level) and a Tumorigenic Concentration have been derived for this substance.
Based on the information available, it is concluded that acetaldehyde is not entering the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that are having or that may have a harmful effect on the environment. Acetaldehyde may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that constitute or that may constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends or a danger to human life or health in Canada. Therefore, it is proposed that acetaldehyde be considered "toxic" as defined in section 11 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
Since acetaldehyde contributes to the formation of ground-level ozone, it is recommended that key sources of acetaldehyde be addressed as part of management plans for volatile organic chemicals associated with the formation of ground-level ozone.
Based on the comparison of the carcinogenic potency of acetaldehyde with estimates of population exposure, the priority for investigation of options to reduce exposure of the general population in the ambient environment is considered to be moderate only. Additional work on characterization of exposure of populations in the vicinity of industrial point sources and of sources in indoor air may be warranted.
Public Comment Period
Environment Canada and Health Canada are offering interested parties the opportunity to comment on the draft Priority Substances Assessment Reports. Any person may file, in writing, a submission within 60 days of publication of this notice presenting scientific evidence disagreeing with or supporting the assessments and the proposed conclusions presented in the draft Assessment Report for acetaldehyde. Submissions made in this regard, or any inquiries on this notice, may be sent to the attention of the PSL Assessment Program, Commercial Chemicals Evaluation Branch, Department of the Environment, Hull, Quebec K1A 0H3, by facsimile at (819) 953-4936, or by electronic mail to the PSL Webmaster, PSL.LSIP@ec.gc.ca.
Comments will not be responded to individually. All comments received will be considered, and the Assessment Report will be revised as necessary. Comments received after the comment period has ended will not be considered. A brief summary of public comments for each draft Assessment Report may be published on the Web page following the closure of the public comment period for each report. Please note, submitted comments will become a matter of public record and may be cited, with attribution to the author, by the Government of Canada.
J. A. BUCCINI
Director
Commercial Chemicals
Evaluation Branch
On behalf of the Minister of the Environment
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INVITATION TO SUBMIT VIEWS ON REQUESTS FOR ACCELERATED ELIMINATION OF TARIFFS UNDER THE CANADA-CHILE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
Initiation of Domestic Consultations
The objective in the domestic consultations is to obtain information from interested parties on the potential advantages and disadvantages of reciprocal elimination of customs duties more quickly than originally scheduled under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) for those products set out in the accompanying list.
The list contains requests for accelerated tariff elimination that are being considered by Canada and Chile on goods traded between our two countries. Since any agreement to eliminate tariffs is normally done on a reciprocal basis, no distinction is made between Canadian and Chilean requests. Views are sought from interested parties and negotiations with Chile will be undertaken only on those requests which are in Canada's interest and which enjoy support in the industry concerned.
There will be consultations with Sectoral Advisory Groups on International Trade (SAGITs), provinces, and major associations.
Interested Party Submissions
Any interested party is invited to submit views to the address at the end of this notice. All submissions must be received no later than September 14, 1999. Submissions should:
(a) identify the tariff provision(s) and product(s) being addressed;
(b) clearly indicate support or opposition to the proposed tariff acceleration with respect to each country's tariff that is under consideration; and
(c) provide precise information on the reasons for this position. For example, interested parties should state the impact it would have on their operations, including employment and production in Canada, and on their import and export interests.
Background
The CCFTA, which came into effect July 5, 1997, provides for the eventual elimination of most tariffs on Canadian and Chilean goods traded between the two countries based on phasings similar to the Canada-Mexico tariff elimination contained in the North American Free Trade Agreement. Tariffs on most Chilean products were eliminated on implementation while most others will be staged out over six annual stages (concluding January 1, 2003). Article C-02.3 of the CCFTA allows for the accelerated elimination of duties on goods traded under the Agreement, subject to each country's domestic legal procedures.
On May 1, 1999, a notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, setting out the procedures to be followed to request changes to the staging of tariff elimination under the CCFTA.
Organization of the List of Requests
The list contains requests for accelerated tariff elimination between Canada and Chile.
The first column contains the Canadian Tariff: chapter(s), heading(s), sub-heading(s), or tariff item(s) related to the request received.
The second column of each request or related group of requests contains a brief description of the products, whether it is for the entire chapter, heading, sub-heading, tariff item, or a specific product. The descriptions of the items are provided for reference only and Canada's domestic tariff should be consulted for legal descriptions.
An "x" after a tariff provision indicates the request has been for only a specified product or exclusion of a specified product as indicated.
Explanation of the Lists of Requests
Requests for accelerated tariff elimination may relate to the Canadian Customs Tariff at the following levels of detail: heading (four-digit), sub-heading (six-digit), or tariff item (eight-digit). For example, all products covered by a listed heading (four-digit) are being considered for acceleration, as well as all the sub-headings, tariff items and individual products within that particular heading.
Those respondents unable to support a proposed acceleration at the entire tariff heading, sub-heading, or tariff item level, as appropriate, are requested to indicate if there are any tariff provisions, or products or goods covered by that particular heading, sub-heading, or tariff item for which they could support accelerated tariff elimination.
All requests will be considered on at least an entire Canadian tariff item (eight-digit) level; in instances where support cannot be given to the entire tariff line item and the tariff item is marked with an "x" on the attached list, your views on the particular product(s) listed or exempted would be appreciated.
Address for Submissions
Submissions, completed in the manner outlined under the heading "Interested Party Submissions" at the start of this notice, must identify each tariff provision on which views are provided. Submissions should be addressed to the CCFTA Tariff Acceleration Group, 140 O'Connor Street, 14th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G5.
Inquiries
If information is required on whether a specific product is classified under one of the tariff items in the list, in respect of the Canadian Tariff, a regional office of the Department of National Revenue (Customs and Excise) should be contacted. General inquiries should be made in writing to the above address or by calling (613) 992-8790.
Accelerated Tariff Elimination Being Considered Between Canada and Chile| Tariff Provision |
Product Description |
|---|---|
| 0105.12 | Weighing not more than 185 g: Turkeys |
| 0407.00x | Birds' eggs, in shell, fresh, preserved or cooked x — turkey hatching eggs |
| 0702.00.93 | Tomatoes, fresh or chilled: Other, imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of National Revenue or the Deputy Minister of National Revenue, not exceeding a total of 32 weeks in any 12-month period ending March 31 |
| 0712.30 | Mushrooms and truffles |
| 0713.10 | Peas (Pisum sativum) |
| 0808.20 | Pears and quinces |
| 0809.30 | Peaches, including nectarines |
| 0809.40 | Plums and sloes |
| 0811.10 | Strawberries |
| 0811.20 | Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries |
| 1001.90 | Wheat and meslin: Other |
| 2002.90 | Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid: Other |
| 2008.70 | Peaches |
| 2009.60 | Grape juice (including grape must) |
| 2009.70 | Apple juice |
| 2204.29 | Other wine; grape must with fermentation prevented or arrested by the addition of alcohol: Other |
| 3204.17 | Pigments and preparations based thereon |
| 3907.60 | Polyethylene terephthalate |
| 3920.10 | Of polymers of ethylene |
| 3920.42 | Of polymers of vinyl chloride: Flexible |
| 3923.21 | Sacks and bags (including cones): Of polymers of ethylene |
| 3923.90 | Other |
| 3926.20 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves) |
| Single yarn, of uncombed fibres: | |
| 5205.11 | Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) |
| 5205.12 | Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) |
| 5205.13 | Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) |
| 5205.14 | Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) |
| 5205.15 | Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) |
| 5205.21 | Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) |
| 5205.22 | Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) |
| 5205.23 | Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) |
| 5205.24 | Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) |
| 5205.26 | Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number) |
| 5205.27 | Measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number) |
| 5205.28 | Measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) |
| Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres: | |
| 5205.31 | Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.32 | Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.33 | Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.34 | Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.35 | Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.41 | Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.42 | Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.43 | Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.44 | Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) |
| 5205.46 | Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number) |
| 5205.47 | Measuring less than 106.38 decitex but not less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number) |
| 5205.48 | Measuring per single yarn less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) |
| 5206 | Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale |
| 5402.49 | Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre: Other |
| 5407 | Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading No. 54.04 |
| 5408 | Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading No. 54.05 |
| 5509.11 | Containing 85% or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Single yarn |
| 5509.12 | Containing 85% or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn |
| 5509.21 | Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Single yarn |
| 5509.22 | Containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn |
| 5509.41 | Other yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Single yarn |
| 5509.42 | Other yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn |
| Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: | |
| 5509.52 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 5509.53 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton |
| 5509.59 | Other |
| Other yarn: | |
| 5509.91 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 5509.92 | Mixed mainly or solely with cotton |
| 5509.99 | Other |
| 5510.11 | Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Single yarn |
| 5510.12 | Containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn |
| 5510.20 | Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 5510.30 | Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton |
| 5510.90 | Other yarn |
| 5512 | Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres |
| 5516 | Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres |
| 5903.20 | With polyurethane |
| 6110.30 | Of man-made fibres |
| 6111.20 | Of cotton |
| 6115.11 | Panty hose and tights: Of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex |
| 6115.92 | Other: Of cotton |
| 6203.11 | Suits: Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6203.12 | Suits: Of synthetic fibres |
| 6203.31 | Jackets and blazers: Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6203.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of cotton |
| 6204.31 | Jackets and blazers: Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6204.39 | Jackets and blazers: Of other textile materials |
| 6204.44 | Dresses: Of artificial fibres |
| 6204.51 | Skirts and divided skirts: Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6204.59 | Skirts and divided skirts: Of other textile materials |
| 6204.61 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of wool or fine animal hair |
| 6204.69 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: Of other textile materials |
| 6401.10 | Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap |
| 6401.92 | Other footwear: Covering the ankle but not covering the knee |
| 6402.19 | Sports footwear: Other |
| 6402.99 | Other footwear: Other |
| 6403.19 | Sports footwear: Other |
| 6403.40 | Other footwear, incorporating a protective metal toe-cap |
| 6403.91 | Other footwear: Covering the ankle |
| 6403.99 | Other footwear: Other |
| 6404.11 | Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Sports footwear; tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like |
| 6404.19 | Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics: Other |
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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
CANADA SHIPPING ACT
De-designation of an Oil Handling Facility
The following oil handling facility was previously designated by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. The Minister has determined that the operator of this oil handling facility is not required to comply with subsection 660.2(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, and is hereby de-designating said facility.
The effective date of the de-designation is April 22, 1999.
DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
De-designated Oil Handling Facility
Newfoundland
Irving Oil Ltd. Marystown
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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
CANADA SHIPPING ACT
Designation of an Oil Handling Facility
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 660.2(8) of the Canada Shipping Act, that the Minister has designated the attached oil handling facility, the operator of which is required to comply with subsection 660.2(4) of the Act, and is publishing said designation, pursuant to subsection 660.2(8).
The effective date of the designation is August 14, 1999.
DAVID ANDERSON
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Designated Oil Handling Facility
British Columbia
B.C. Ferries Departure Bay Facility Departure Bay
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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
CANADA SHIPPING ACT
Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd.
With regard to the notice which appeared in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on July 31, 1999, respecting the proposed fees for Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd., interested persons may, pursuant to subsection 660.4(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, within 30 days after the date of publication of that notice, i.e. July 31, 1999, file notices of objection that contain the reasons for the objection to Ted Wallace, Director, Contingency Planning Task Force, Canadian Coast Guard, 200 Kent Street, 5th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6, (613) 993-0409 (Telephone), (613) 996-8902 (Facsimile), wallacet@dfo-mpo.gc.ca (Electronic mail). All such representations must cite the Canada Gazette, Part I, the name of the response organization submitting the list of proposed fees, and the date of publication of the notice of proposed fees.
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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS
CANADA SHIPPING ACT
Statement by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Regarding the Fees Established by Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc.
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 660.4(1) (see footnote 1) of the Canada Shipping Act, (see footnote 2) Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc. has been designated as a response organization since November 1995, and received its most recent certificate of designation from the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans on November 9, 1998;
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 660.4(2) (see footnote 3) of that Act, Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc. at the time of its application for its most recent certificate of designation, filed with the Minister a list of the amended fees that it proposed to charge in relation to the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 660.2(2)(b) and (4)(b) of that Act;
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 660.4(3) (see footnote 4) of that Act, the Minister caused a list of the amended fees proposed by Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc. to be published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on October 3, 1998;
Whereas, pursuant to subsection 660.4(4) (see footnote 5) of that Act, one notice of objection was filed with respect to the amended fees proposed by Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc.;
Whereas the Minister has given full and proper consideration to all relevant information before him;
And whereas, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans pursuant to subsection 660.4(8) (see footnote 6) of the Canada Shipping Act, approved the annexed fees;
Therefore, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, pursuant to subsection 660.4(8)(see footnote 7) of the Canada Shipping Act,(see footnote 8) hereby causes the annexed fees established by Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc. to be published.
The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
LIST OF FEES ESTABLISHED BY ATLANTIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ALERT) INC.
DEFINITIONS
1. In this List,
"Act" means the Canada Shipping Act. (Loi)
"Alert" means Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc. (Alert)
"Alert's geographic area" means the geographic area of response for which Alert has been issued a certificate of designation. (zone géographique de Alert)
"asphalt" means a derivate of oil that is commercially described as road or paving asphalt or unblended roofers flux, that has a specific gravity equal to or greater than one, that is solid at 15 degrees Celsius and that sinks to the bottom as a solid when immersed in water. (asphalte)
"BOCF" means bulk oil cargo fee. (droits sur les produits pétroliers en vrac (DCPV))
"designated oil handling facility" means an oil handling facility that is designated pursuant to subsection 660.2(8) of the Act and is located in Alert's geographic area. (installation de manutention d'hydrocarbures agréée)
"ECRC" means Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd., a company formed as a result of the amalgamation of Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd., Great Lakes Response Corporation of Canada and Canadian Marine Response Management Corporation, effective January 1, 1999. (SIMEC)
"ECRC's geographic area" means the geographic area of response for which Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd. was issued a certificate of designation on November 1, 1998, which comprises the Newfoundland Region and the Quebec/ Maritime Region. (zone géographique de SIMEC)
"Great Lakes Region" means the geographic area of response for which Great Lakes Response Corporation of Canada was issued a certificate of designation on November 1, 1998. (région des Grands Lacs)
"Newfoundland Region" means the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. (région de Terre-Neuve)
"PTMS" means Point Tupper Marine Services Limited. (SPTM)
"PTMS' geographic area" means the geographic area of response for which PTMS has been issued a certificate of designation. (zone géographique de SPTM)
"Quebec/Maritime Region" means ECRC's geographic area excluding the Newfoundland Region. (région des Maritimes/de Québec)
"ship" means a ship within the meaning of section 660.2 of the Act. (navire)
"ship (bulk oil)" means a ship that is constructed or adapted primarily to carry bulk oil in its cargo spaces. (navire (avec produits pétroliers en vrac))
FEES
2. The fees that are established by Alert, and that are payable to Alert in relation to an arrangement required by paragraphs 660.2(2)(b) and (4)(b) of the Act are the fees set out in Parts I and II of this List.
PART I
3. This part applies to Alert's geographic area.
4. The annual registration fee for each designated oil handling facility within Alert's geographic area is four hundred and fifty dollars ($450) plus all applicable taxes.
5. The annual registration fee for a ship that navigates or engages in a marine activity within Alert's geographic area is four hundred and fifty dollars ($450) plus all applicable taxes.
6. The annual registration fee for a ship that navigates or engages in a marine activity in Alert's geographic area and in one or more of:
(a) the Great Lakes Region;
(b) ECRC's geographic area; or
(c) PTMS' geographic area
is seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) plus all applicable taxes.
PART II
7. This part applies to the loading and unloading of oil at oil handling facilities located in Alert's geographic area.
8. In relation to an arrangement with Alert, the total BOCF payable by a designated oil handling facility shall be determined by multiplying the total number of tonnes of bulk oil unloaded and (in the case of bulk oil intended for international destinations) loaded at the designated oil handling facility, by the BOCF per tonne for each type of oil set out in sections 10 and 11 of this part.
9. In relation to an arrangement with Alert, the total BOCF payable by a ship (bulk oil) shall be determined:
(a) in the case of bulk oil loaded onto the ship (bulk oil) and intended for international destinations, by multiplying the total number of tonnes of bulk oil loaded at an oil handling facility that is within Alert's geographic area and that does not have an arrangement with Alert, by the BOCF per tonne for each type of oil set out in sections 10 and 11 of this part; and
(b) in the case of bulk oil unloaded from the ship (bulk oil), by multiplying the total number of tonnes of bulk oil unloaded at an oil handling facility that is within Alert's geographic area and that does not have an arrangement with Alert, by the BOCF per tonne for each type of oil set out in sections 10 and 11 of this part.
10. The BOCF applicable in respect of oil other than asphalt is fourteen cents (14¢) per tonne, plus all applicable taxes.
11. The BOCF applicable in respect of asphalt is seven cents (7¢) per tonne, plus all applicable taxes.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Canada Shipping Act (CSA) was amended in 1993 to enhance the environmental protection of all Canadian waters and shores south of 60° N latitude through the establishment of industry-funded and managed Response Organizations (ROs) capable of mounting an oil spill response to a marine-based incident. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans is responsible for certifying that ROs meet the required standards to be formally designated as a certified RO. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) fulfills this responsibility on behalf of the Minister. CCG also maintains responsibility for ensuring response in Canadian waters north of 60° N latitude.
In accordance with the provisions of the CSA, certain ships and oil handling facilities (OHFs) are required to have an oil spill preparedness arrangement with a certified RO for the provision of response in the event of an oil spill.
In the Fall of 1995, CCG certified five ROs, each capable of providing response to a 10 000-tonne oil spill within a specified Geographic Area of Response (GAR), for an initial three-year period of certification as follows:
— Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc.
— Eastern Canada Response Corporation (ECRC)
— Great Lakes Response Corporation (GLRC)
— Point Tupper Marine Services Ltd. (PTMS)
— Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Response Organizations and Oil Handling Facilities Regulations enacted under the CSA, ROs are required to apply for a new certificate of designation every three years. In the Fall of 1998, following a certification process, CCG certified these five ROs for a second three-year period of certification.
It is also a requirement of the CSA that an application filed with the Minister for certification also include a list of the fees the RO proposes to charge in relation to an arrangement, and that the Minister causes their publication in Part I of the Canada Gazette. CCG fulfills these responsibilities on behalf of the Minister.
Alert's proposed fees were published in the Canada Gazette on October 3, 1998. The Minister approved these fees without amendment, by Order, on July 8, 1999. Alert established its fees in accordance with the Minister's Order on July 8, 1999. The fees which have been established by Alert, are the fees that are payable in relation to an arrangement with Alert.
For information regarding the Minister's Order, please contact: Mr. Ted Wallace, Director, Contingency Planning Task Force, Canadian Coast Guard, Rescue, Safety and Environmental Response, 200 Kent Street, 5th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6, (613) 993-0409 (Telephone), (613) 996-8902 (Facsimile), wallacet@dfo-mpo.gc.ca (Electronic mail).
For information regarding Alert and its fees, please contact: Mr. Steve Jarvis, General Manager, Atlantic Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Inc., P.O. Box 2353, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 3V6, (506) 632-4499 (Telephone), (506) 632-4450 (Facsimile).
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DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL REVENUE
SPECIAL IMPORT MEASURES ACT
Cold-rolled Steel Sheet Products — Decision
On July 28, 1999, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Deputy Minister of National Revenue made a final determination of dumping respecting cold-reduced flat-rolled sheet products of carbon steel (including high-strength low-alloy steel), in coils or cut lengths (not painted, clad, plated or coated), in widths up to and including 80 in. (2 032 mm) and in thicknesses from 0.014 in. to 0.142 in. (0.35 mm to 3.61 mm) inclusive, originating in or exported from Argentina, Belgium, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, Spain and Turkey.
The subject goods are normally imported into Canada under the following Harmonized System classification numbers:
| column 1 | column 2 | column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 7209.15.00.10 | 7209.17.91.30 | 7209.26.00.20 |
| 7209.15.00.20 | 7209.17.99.10 | 7209.26.00.30 |
| 7209.15.00.30 | 7209.17.99.20 | 7209.27.00.10 |
| 7209.16.10.10 | 7209.17.99.30 | 7209.27.00.20 |
| 7209.16.10.20 | 7209.18.10.10 | 7209.27.00.30 |
| 7209.16.10.30 | 7209.18.10.20 | 7209.28.00.10 |
| 7209.16.91.10 | 7209.18.10.30 | 7209.28.00.20 |
| 7209.16.91.20 | 7209.18.91.10 | 7209.28.00.30 |
| 7209.16.91.30 | 7209.18.91.20 | 7209.90.00.90 |
| 7209.16.99.10 | 7209.18.91.30 | 7211.23.10.00 |
| 7209.16.99.20 | 7209.18.99.10 | 7211.23.90.00 |
| 7209.16.99.30 | 7209.18.99.20 | 7211.29.10.00 |
| 7209.17.10.10 | 7209.18.99.30 | 7211.29.20.00 |
| 7209.17.10.20 | 7209.25.00.10 | 7211.29.90.00 |
| 7209.17.10.30 | 7209.25.00.20 | 7211.90.10.00 |
| 7209.17.91.10 | 7209.25.00.30 | 7211.90.90.90 |
| 7209.17.91.20 | 7209.26.00.10 |
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is continuing its inquiry into the question of injury to the Canadian industry and will make its finding on or before August 27, 1999. If the Tribunal finds that the dumping has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury, future imports of subject goods may be subject to an anti-dumping duty equal to the amount by which the normal value exceeds the export price of the goods. In that event, all duty payable under section 3 of SIMA is hereby demanded pursuant to section 11 of SIMA.
Information
A statement of reasons explaining these decisions has been provided to persons directly interested in the proceedings. It is available on the Department's Web site at http://www.rc.gc.ca/ sima/, or a free copy may be requested by contacting Michel Leclair or John Rose, Senior Program Officers, by telephone at (613) 954-7232 or (613) 954-7407, respectively, or by facsimile at (613) 941-2612. You may also contact the Department at the following address: Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate, 191 Laurier Avenue W, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0L5.
Ottawa, July 28, 1999
R. TAIT
Director General
Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT
Technical Standards Document No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices" (Revised version dated June 23, 1999)
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and sections 16 and 17 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, that the Department of Transport has revised Technical Standards Document (TSD) No. 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices." The document was revised as of June 23, 1999. The revised TSD No. 131 is effective as of the date of publication of this notice and is enforceable six months after that date.
TSD No. 131 reproduces United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 131 of the same title. Incorporated by reference in section 131 of the Regulations, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices", TSD No. 131, contains the safety requirements for stop signal arms mounted on new school buses offered for sale in Canada.
The revision, along with other minor editorial changes and clarifications, sets requirements for an optional illumination of the lettering on the retroreflective stop arm. Since the revision does not impose any new requirements, but simply allows for an alternative design, there are no additional costs to the manufacturers or consumers. This revision replicates the regulatory text of the Final Rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, published as Docket 98-3870, Notice 7, in the Federal Register of May 28, 1998. All changes made in TSD No. 131, issued July 4, 1995, and revised June 5, 1996, appear in the June 23, 1999 revision as highlighted text.
Copies of TSD No. 131 may be obtained on the Internet at www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/mvstm_tsd/indextsd.htm or at the following address: Standards and Regulations Division (ASFBE), Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Regulation Directorate, Transport Canada, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5.
Copies may also be ordered by calling either 1-800-333-0371 or, within the National Capital Region, (613) 998-8616.
Any comments on TSD No. 131 should be directed to Marcin A. Gorzkowski, Automotive Safety Engineer, at the above address, by telephone at (613) 998-1967, by electronic mail at gorzkom@tc.gc.ca or by facsimile at (613) 990-2913.
June 23, 1999
B. A. JONAH
Director
Motor Vehicle Standards and Research
On behalf of the Minister of Transport
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at July 28, 1999
| ASSETS | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S.A. Dollars $ | 331,325,383 |
| (b) Other currencies | 4,317,292 |
| Total $ | 335,642,675 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 334,049,290 |
| Total | 334,049,290 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,047,428,940 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 6,791,862,644 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 13,040,620,895 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 1,626,044,433 |
| Total | 32,505,956,912 |
| 5. Bank premises | 183,083,596 |
| 6. All others assets | 444,470,992 |
| Total $ | 33,803,203,465 |
| LIABILITIES | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 32,327,979,899 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 9,013,895 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 602,975,628 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association |
99,173,435 |
| (e) Other | 242,626,091 |
| Total | 953,789,049 |
| 5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 174,033,502 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 174,033,502 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 317,401,015 |
| Total $ | 33,803,203,465 |
| Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets): | amount | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 3,632,947,283 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 5,865,132,018 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 3,542,541,594 | |
| $ | 13,040,620,895 | |
| Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements | $ | 946,192,670 |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
F. J. MAHONEY
Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
G. G. THIESSEN
Governor
Ottawa, July 29, 1999
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at July 31, 1999
| ASSETS | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S.A. Dollars $ | 254,078,633 |
| (b) Other currencies | 4,318,459 |
| Total $ | 258,397,092 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 1,222,087,830 |
| Total | 1,222,087,830 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,067,439,845 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 6,774,655,308 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 13,218,569,070 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 1,906,120,645 |
| Total | 32,966,784,868 |
| 5. Bank premises | 181,028,050 |
| 6. All others assets | 463,774,567 |
| Total $ | 35,092,072,407 |
| LIABILITIES | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 32,733,613,204 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 9,002,112 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 1,352,341,719 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 238,089,097 |
| (e) Other | 305,598,864 |
| Total | 1,905,031,792 |
| 5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 96,905,709 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 96,905,709 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 326,521,702 |
| Total $ | 35,092,072,407 |
| Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets): | amount | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 3,729,289,779 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 5,952,113,450 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 3,537,165,841 | |
| $ | 13,218,569,070 | |
| Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements | $ | 1,107,406,698 |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
W. D. SINCLAIR
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
G. G. THIESSEN
Governor
Ottawa, August 3, 1999
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BANK OF CANADA
Balance Sheet as at August 4, 1999
| ASSETS | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Gold coin and bullion | |
| 2. Deposits payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) U.S.A. Dollars $ | 325,645,536 |
| (b) Other currencies | 4,235,613 |
| Total $ | 329,881,149 |
| 3. Advances to: | |
| (a) Government of Canada | |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Members of the Canadian Payments Association | 750,202,933 |
| Total | 750,202,933 |
| 4. Investments | |
| (At amortized values): | |
| (a) Treasury Bills of Canada | 11,008,929,371 |
| (b) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada maturing within three years | 6,312,063,589 |
| (c) Other securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years | 13,475,535,560 |
| (d) Securities issued or guaranteed by a province of Canada | |
| (e) Other Bills | |
| (f) Other investments | 2,022,771,100 |
| Total | 32,819,299,620 |
| 5. Bank premises | 181,062,455 |
| 6. All others assets | 416,296,775 |
| Total $ | 34,496,742,932 |
| LIABILITIES | amount |
|---|---|
| 1. Capital paid up $ | 5,000,000 |
| 2. Rest fund | 25,000,000 |
| 3. Notes in circulation | 32,711,279,868 |
| 4. Deposits: | |
| (a) Government of Canada $ | 9,925,039 |
| (b) Provincial Governments | |
| (c) Banks | 936,718,324 |
| (d) Other members of the Canadian Payments Association | 103,931,413 |
| (e) Other | 241,434,974 |
| Total | 1,292,009,750 |
| 5. Liabilities payable in foreign currencies: | |
| (a) To Government of Canada | 170,132,161 |
| (b) To others | |
| Total | 170,132,161 |
| 6. All other liabilities | 293,321,153 |
| Total $ | 34,496,742,932 |
| Maturity distribution of investments in securities issued or guaranteed by Canada not maturing within three years (item 4(c) of above assets): | amount | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Securities maturing in over 3 years but not over 5 years | $ | 3,650,407,603 |
| (b) Securities maturing in over 5 years but not over 10 years | 5,821,950,560 | |
| (c) Securities maturing in over 10 years | 4,003,177,397 | |
| $ | 13,475,535,560 | |
| Total amount of securities included in items 4(a) to (c) of above assets held under purchase and resale agreements | $ | 822,116,974 |
I declare that the foregoing return is correct according to the books of the Bank.
W. D. SINCLAIR
Acting Chief Accountant
I declare that the foregoing return is to the best of my knowledge and belief correct, and shows truly and clearly the financial position of the Bank, as required by section 29 of the Bank of Canada Act.
M. KNIGHT
Senior Deputy Governor
Ottawa, August 5, 1999
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S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
R.S., 1985, c. S-9
S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
S.C., 1993, c. 36, s. 6
R.S., 1985, c. S-9
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